KHAYELITSHA’S Mdzananda Animal Clinic are calling mense and their furry friends to join their seventh Paws on the Promenade dog walk fundraiser.
From 8.30am next Sunday, 13 April, the ever-popular Sea Point Promenade will be a riot of colour and barking when the clinic, in collaboration with Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition, expect a paw-sitively unforgettable day for animal lovers.
Starting at the iconic Mouille Point lighthouse, participants will embark on a scenic five-kilometre route to the Sea Point swimming pool and back.
For those with older, tired, or injured pets (or humans!), shorter turnaround points will be available, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun.
Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive and event organiser, expressed her enthusiasm for this year's event, says they are hoping for bigger turnout than last year, when 614 mense brought their pets.
She says: “Our 2024 Paws on the Promenade was a great success with an attendance of 325 dogs, one cat, and 614 humans.
“On a budget of just R4475, we raised R45 786. We hope to raise even more funds with this year’s event, which depends on how many wonderful dogs and humans join us for the walk.”
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic, a non-profit organisation in Khayelitsha, tends to around 1500 animals each month, offering consultation, hospitalisation, surgeries, mobile clinics, and a shelter for homeless pets.
Du Plessis notes that community empowerment and education are vital aspects of their mission, aiming to cultivate responsible pet ownership for the future.
She adds: “Our budget keeps growing year on year due to the demand for our services.
“It is essential for us to diversify our fundraising. Paws on the Promenade is a great fundraiser but also a magnificent, fun-filled event for the whole family.”
Everyone is invited to participate, even those without pets of their own. Attendees can also opt to walk one of the homeless dogs available for adoption by emailing marcelle@mdzananda.co.za. Tickets are reasonably priced at R50 for adults, R50 for each dog, and just R25 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased via Quicket or on the day from 08:00.
For more information, visit www.mdzananda.co.za or contact marcelle@mdzananda.co.za